Suspension Noise problems of the 2000 Mercedes Benz S Class

Two problems related to suspension noise have been reported for the 2000 Mercedes Benz S Class. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Suspension Noise problem

Failure Date: 01/27/2010

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2 Suspension Noise problem

Failure Date: 11/24/2005

The contact owns a 2000 mercedes-benz s430. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact heard a scraping noise and noticed that the vehicle was lower to the ground than usual. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. The contact was informed that the airmatic suspension system had allowed the frame to rub the top of the tires. The vehicle was repaired. The failure occurred again five years later. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where it was being repaired again. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000 and the current mileage was 130,038. The VIN was unavailable.




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